Consider a world where more and more people are publishing more and more social objects – essays, music, video, blogs – and sharing them online. And consider the new kind of search opportunity that this data deluge has created.

Imagine a world where your customer has complete control of their television viewing. Where they are able to explore and personalise their programming from a vast array of devices.

And then imagine how TV software solutions would set your business apart from your competitors.

Internet content and distribution changes

In this ‘data deluged’ world, we have users who are bombarded with information, yet starved of time; users who are desperate to interact with the social objects that are relevant and personal to them. What kind of search solutions are they looking for?

Well, if someone can discover the ‘Dolby of the web’ — remove all that noise and give us clear sound — then they are going to make a lot of money.

The prototypes are out there, but the definitive solution is still waiting to be discovered.

Seeking solutions to this type of conundrum is what really motivates the team at ArdentiSys.

Software solutions to benefit your customer

Providers within the media industry continue to battle to be the gateway to home entertainment, and personalised TV is becoming the key service differentiator – and the pathway to TV user’s “clear sound”.

Users can now build their own schedules by using “personalisation platforms”; platforms that allow users to personalise their programming according to topics, specific shows, channel, interfaces or recent activity – enabling them to quickly build a profile that matches their viewing preferences.

We are talking about platforms which promote content that is both contextually and personally relevant to end users.

TV software solutions to benefit your business

Importantly, end-to-end search and recommendation engine solutions will help to increase the time viewers spend consuming Pay-TV and On-Demand services; maintaining the relevance of your business as the primary entertainment provider in their home. And the reciprocal benefits to your business’ revenue streams as a result of this additional consumption should not be overlooked.

You will also be able to differentiate your services from other operators by providing a more specialised and personalised content discovery service.

Inevitably, this should lead to higher customer acquisition and reductions in churn, as well as increased advertising revenue opportunities.

Moreover, by offering these innovative, new options to your customers you will be providing services that will keep them coming back – and wanting more.

Working to find the best content distribution solutions

At ArdentiSys we will work closely with you to find a world class solution which aligns with the journey towards “clear sound”, your target customer profile, your existing technology – and your budget.
And in the same way that content discovery solutions should be modular, so are the services that ArdentiSys offer.

We provide a range of outsourced software solutions to suit a broad range and scale of businesses. Moreover, we offer a breadth of trusted services from which your business can select:

• Offshore development facilities and resource
• Product Development and Support
• Custom Development and Support
• Design… delivering simple, engaging, intuitive, user-friendly solutions

Ardent iSys have already established themselves in technology arena – hence we already have a dedicated team of experienced developers for you to call upon.

Be ahead of your competition; not trailing in their wake – call us now on 0845 094 0433 and take the first step to discovering the future of content distribution.

Choosing the right software development partner for your business is an important decision which you’ll want to get right first time. We’ve identified 5 critical areas below that you need to consider when choosing the best company for the job.

1. Have a detailed plan and deadline in place

When it comes to choosing a software development partner, the more specific you can be about your objectives and requirements the better.

Having specific project milestones and completion dates will enable you to keep on top of your project and give your partner for software development a firm structure to work to.

2. Choose the right company, not the cheapest

When you’ve got a specific project in mind you’ll want to choose a software development company with experience in that area.

Selecting a company that doesn’t have relevant experience but have given you a cheaper quote could prove to be a false economy for your business.

3. Test the water

Rather than starting with a huge project with the company you’ve never worked with before, it’s a good idea to start off small and test how your relationship is going to work.

You may want to give smaller projects to two or three different software development companies with a view to then choosing whoever performs best on cost, quality and working with you, for your bigger projects in the future.

4. Agree a sensible payment schedule

If you’re outsourcing a large software development project to an outsourcing company you should agree a staged payment schedule in advance. This will be easy to do if you’ve set out clear milestones for different stages of the development as described in point 1 above.

Having a staggered payment schedule will help keep your software development partner incentivised and make sure they you’re only paying for work that’s been successfully completed, rather than paying a large amount up-front.

5. Don’t forget about ongoing support

Depending on the complexity of the software you’re having developed, there may well be teething problems when it’s rolled out across your business.

It’s critical to discuss technical support and associated costs for this before or during the development of the software or business application. Don’t leave it to the last; you don’t want to get surprises from your supplier.

Summary

These are just some of the main points to consider when choosing to outsource your software development. By spending more time at the planning stage you can avoid a lot of problems during the course of your project.

Communication is the key to any successful client/supplier relationship and keeping in regular contact even if the company is based overseas, can help to make sure your software development project runs smoothly.